Evaluation using cued-recall debrief to elicit information about a user's affective experiences

While affect and emotion are recognised as important factors in the success of many systems, there is a lack of methods to effectively address these during evaluation. The present study explores the use of the cued-recall debrief methodology, a form of situated recall, as a method to elicit information about user affect during system use. The results indicate that the cued-recall debrief can successfully elicit information about user affect while playing computer games. The cued-recall debrief methodology requires minimal equipment, and is easy to apply – both factors that enhance its viability for use in industry.